For shaping the tots, I just did it by hand and did my best to make them into (mostly) evenly-sized little tot-shaped cylinders.
The great thing about air frying is that you still get crispness, but without deep frying in oil. Still, many air fryer recipes will still need some sort of oil lightly brushed or sprayed on. For this recipe (and a few others), I find the easiest and lightest solution to be spraying the food with olive oil cooking spray.
Keep in mind that air fryers vary, so after flipping, you may wish to check your tots every minute or two to make sure you stop while they are crisp but not burnt.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots
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2 sweet potatoes, peeled
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1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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Olive oil cooking spray
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Sea salt to taste
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Bring a pot of water to a boil and add sweet potatoes. Boil until potatoes can be pierced with a fork but are still firm, about 15 minutes. Do not over-boil, or they will be messy to grate. Drain and let cool.
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Grate sweet potatoes into a bowl using a box grater. Carefully mix in Cajun seasoning. Form mixture into tot-shaped cylinders.
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Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place tots in the basket in a single row without touching each other or the sides of the basket. Spray tots with olive oil spray and sprinkle with sea salt.
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Heat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook tots for 8 minutes. Turn, spray with more olive oil spray, and sprinkle with more sea salt. Cook for 8 minutes more.
Evelyn Hernandez says
We just got an air fryer too and have been experimenting with all kinds of recipes, your tots looks delicious.
Monidipa Dutta says
We don't have an air-fryer but my boyfriend wants one. He is a way better cook than I am. This one looks like a good snack for evening. After we get our airfryer i shall ask my man to make it.
Nancie McKinnon says
I love sweet potatoes, and I'd like to try this recipe. Maybe I'll have to buy an air fryer.
indra k says
Sweet potatoes are my favorite in any form. Seeing your recipe I am excited to try now in air fry version.
Fiona Crystal says
Sweet Potato is one of my favorite and the photos look so delicious. Great recipe!
Catherine Santiago - Jose says
I have never tried to make this recipe and it is really a wow for me. You make the simple sweet potato into a delicious dish. I will definitely try to make this and I am sure kids will love it.
Natalia A says
I've never heard of an air fryer before, and I'm wowed! I want to learn more about it and learn more recipes that can be done with it!
nothing says
WOw you have a great skill!! I am going to try this tonight, looks so yummy!!
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Clare L says
This is a great recipe. I really like the idea of frying sweet potato. This is definitely something id love to try out.